Former and current cricketers have showered praise on Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the men’s singles title at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
Nadal defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller to clinch the historic 21st men’s singles Grand Slam, surpassing Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the process.
The marathon duel had everyone on the edge of their seats, with Nadal winning 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4🙈, 6-4, 7-5.
Soon after Nadal’s record-breaking win, wishes poured in on Twitter congratulating the World no 6. Proteas legend AB de Villers to batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, all hailed Nadal’s tenacity in his fighting win.
Here are a few reactions:
Rafa always shows us what Sport is all about. Respect for his opponent and the gamꦡe, incredible fight till the end, and humility irrespective of his achievements. Legend
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17)
That is absolutely magܫ🦂nificent. Stunning to say the least.
From 2 sets down to come back and win your 21st Grand Sl൩am is incredible.
Congratulations !
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)
Rafael – Fire 🔥hai Fire .
What an incredible comeback, what a champion— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
What a match and what a man 👏
It looked like a straight set blowout 🌞the way Medvedev wa💟s playing.
But champions never give up ‼️
One of his best comebacks ever
Congrats 🏆
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Congratulations rafa !! you never gave up . This is what legends ar෴e made of !! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
It isn't over until it's over.
From 2 sets down, to comeback and win in Grand style is a monumental effort. Congratulations 🌳 on a record 21st Grand Slam and for winning🔯 the in great fashion.— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Such Tenaci♔ty as usual from the great m♛an Rafa!👏👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
Resilience, Committment, Courage and Ageless. You defined and scripted it all at Melbourne Park this morning. You are a warrior and a half. 21 you biscui🐈t. Go well champ.
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)
🎃I tell you that lefthanders ki baat hi kuch aur hai😉 you are GOAT.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh)
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🌳More than the feat of 21st Grand slam which is the most by a⛦nyone in men’s history , this is truly a stunning comeback by in this match who is a superman!
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9)
RAFAEL NADAL!
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
